Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain 80 years old

Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain

The fourth of Frank Capra's Why We Fight series of seven propaganda films, which made the case for fighting and winning the Second World War. It was released in 1943 and concentrated on the German bombardment of the United Kingdom in anticipation of Operation Sea Lion, the planned German invasion.

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Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain Cast

Name Character
Walter Huston He was 60, 67 years old when he died as Narrator
Frieda Inescort She was 42, 74 years old when she died as Narrator

Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain Crew

Name Department
Max Steiner as Original Music Composer. He was 55 (83) years old when He died Sound
Frank Capra as Director. He was 46 (94) years old when He died Directing
Anthony Veiller as Director. He was 40 (62) years old when He died Directing
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Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain (80 years)

  • Release day: Sunday, October 10, 1943
  • Runtime: 53 minutes